BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual page 33

Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the re‐
mote control.
2. Lift the cover for the battery compartment,
arrow 1.
3. Remove the cover for the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.
4. Insert a new battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards.
5. Press the cover back into position.
Dispose of old batteries at a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop or hand them into an authorised
collecting point.
New remote controls
New remote controls are available from a Serv‐
ice Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.
Loss of remote controls
A lost remote control can be blocked by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Special ID of the remote control
The ignition can be switched on or the engine
started even in one of the following situations:
▷ Interference in the radio transmission to
the remote control from external sources,
for example by radio masts.
▷ Flat battery in the remote control.
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▷ Inteference in radio transmission due to
mobile radio device in the immediate vicin‐
ity of the remote control.
▷ Inteference in radio transmission due to
the charger when charging in the vehicle,
for example for mobile devices.
If an attempt is made to switch on the ignition
or start the engine, a Check Control message
is displayed.
Starting the engine in the event of
emergency detection of the remote
control
Steptronic transmission: if there is a corre‐
sponding Check Control message, hold the re‐
mote control with its back against the marking
on the steering column. The tailgate button on
the remote control should be at the same level
as the marking. Within 10 seconds, press the
start/stop button whilst holding the brake
pedal pressed.
Manual gearbox: if there is a corresponding
Check Control message, hold the remote con‐
trol with its back against the marking on the
steering column. The tailgate button on the re‐
mote control should be at the same level as the
marking. Within 10 seconds, press the start/
stop button whilst holding the clutch pedal
pressed.
If the remote control is not detected: change
the height of the remote control slightly and
repeat the procedure.
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